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Oregon Legal Ages Laws<\/h1>\n
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When someone thinks about legal age laws, the first type of law that likely will come to mind is that of the age of majority. In most states, the age of majority is 18. This is the age when a person is legally recognized as an adult. However, there are other also other laws related to age. They also indicate when, for example, a person may enter into contracts or file lawsuits.<\/p>\r\n

Age of Majority in Oregon<\/h2>\r\n

Each state sets its own "age of majority," while different states also set different ages for different rights and responsibilities. Each state differently specifies<\/a> what minors can and can’t do.<\/p>\r\n

In Oregon, like most other states, the age of majority is 18. Minors under the age of 18 still retain certain rights and responsibilities in specific circumstances. For instance, a 14-year-old can consent to mental health treatment under Oregon law.<\/p>\r\n

Oregon Age Statutes<\/h2>\r\n

The details of Oregon’s legal age statutes are listed in the chart below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Age of Majority<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Under ORS 109.510<\/a>, the age of majority is 18.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Eligibility for Emancipation<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Contracts by Minors<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Minors’ Ability to Sue<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Under R. Civ. Pro. 27(A)<\/a>, a minor may file a lawsuit with the assistance of guardian, conservator, or guardian ad litem<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n